I absolutely love me some craft beer and always try to get my hands on something exotic (a lot of beer are exotic to Nova Scotia) when a friend is travelling. My girlfriend is staying in Phoenix for a week and I've delegated her with the task of hunting down some quality brews for her to bring home. Due to luggage constraints, I will be limited to 3-5 beer so I must choose wisely. Price will likely not be an issue, I want the best of what's available to me.
I'll provide a link to what appears to be the two best stores in the area with their beer lists. Names like Lagunita's, Mikkeller, Sierra Nevada, and Oskar Blues are jumping out at me. But I want your input as I haven't heard of 90% of the beer listed here. If you could list your top 5 recommendations, that would be greatly appreciated!

Store #1Store #2
(Be sure to click the 'more beers available here' to view their full selection)

Thanks!!

EDIT: Here is a list of beer at both stores in an easier to read format than ratebeer's

I live in phoenix! I honestly can't help you much with whats available here and not there, but I can tell you the beers I love at my local BevMo, and I can't promise all come in bombers if that is what your looking for when you say 5 beers.

As far as local AZ brew, SanTan brewing makes a mean amber called Devils Ale, they also make a good IPA called HopShock. Camleback Brewing makes a decent unfiltered IPA. But if I could go to BevMo and pick my favorite beers, it would probably go something like this.....

Ska Brewing Modus Hoperandi & Santa Fe Brewing Happy Camper
Both in cans for easy shipping.
I agree - Canada's selection of craft beer sucks. I was in SK a few weeks ago and could not believe how poor the selection was.
Being from CO has got me spoiled